Aberbargoed vs Taff's Well
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Taff's Well
£249,896
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Taff's Well
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Taff's Well
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Taff's Well
267.4
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Taff's Well
71.5
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Taff's Well
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £249,896 in Taff's Well. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Taff's Well it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Taff's Well (£195,212 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Taff's Well prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Aberbargoed (85 per 1,000) compared to Taff's Well (96.8 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Taff's Well it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aberbargoed and Taff's Well. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Taff's Well has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Taff's Well School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aberbargoed enjoy 274.2 Mbps on average, while Taff's Well lags behind at 267.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 96.6% in Taff's Well. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 42.8% in Taff's Well.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (274 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Taff's Well is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Aberbargoed's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,117 in Taff's Well. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Taff's Well.
Taff's Well has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Taff's Well has 3,553. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Taff's Well and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 41.3 in Taff's Well. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Taff's Well.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.6% |
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